Sarah Wayne Callies facts for kids
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Sarah Wayne Callies
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| Born | June 1, 1977 La Grange, Illinois, U.S.
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| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) National Theatre Conservatory (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Josh Winterhalt
(m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
Sarah Wayne Callies (born June 1, 1977) is an American actress. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows. You might know her as Sara Tancredi in Fox's Prison Break. She also played Lori Grimes in AMC's The Walking Dead. More recently, she appeared as Birdie Nicolletti in ABC's The Company You Keep.
Sarah has also starred as Katie Bowman in USA Network's Colony. She was Robin Perry in NBC's Council of Dads. Her movie roles include Whisper (2007), Black Gold (2011), and The Show (2017).
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Early Life and Education
Sarah Wayne Callies was born in La Grange, Illinois. When she was just one year old, her family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents, Valerie Wayne and David E. Callies, were both professors. They taught at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
From a young age, Sarah loved acting. She performed in many school plays at the Punahou School. After high school, she went to Dartmouth College. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama in 1999. She also studied women's studies and Indigenous theology.
Sarah continued to be involved in theater during her college years. She then went on to the National Theatre Conservatory. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 2002.
Acting Career Highlights
Sarah Callies moved to New York in 2003. Soon after, she got her first TV role. She played Kate O'Malley in the CBS show Queens Supreme.
Breaking Out in Prison Break
Before Prison Break, Sarah made guest appearances on shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and NUMB3RS. She then landed a main role on Fox's hit show Prison Break. She played Dr. Sara Tancredi.
Sarah was a main character in the first two seasons. Her character was written out for the third season. However, fans really wanted her back. So, her character returned for the fourth season. The show's producers decided to bring Sara Tancredi back because of the strong fan support.
Surviving in The Walking Dead
In 2010, Sarah Callies was cast in another big role. She played Lori Grimes in AMC's post-apocalyptic drama The Walking Dead. This show is based on a popular comic book series.
The Walking Dead became one of AMC's most-watched shows ever. Sarah played Lori Grimes from the very first episode until the third season.
Other Exciting Projects
Sarah starred in her first movie, The Celestine Prophecy, in 2006. The next year, she was in the horror film Whisper with Josh Holloway. In 2010, she appeared on the TV drama House.
Sarah also starred in the Nigerian movie Black Gold (2011). She had a lead role in the Canadian thriller Faces in the Crowd (2011). In 2015, she acted alongside Nicolas Cage in the thriller Pay the Ghost. In 2016, she returned to TV as Katie Bowman in Colony.
Personal Life
Sarah Callies is married to Josh Winterhalt. They met while they were both students at Dartmouth College. Their daughter was born in July 2007. In 2013, they welcomed their second child, an adopted son.
Film and Television Roles
Sarah Wayne Callies has appeared in many films and TV shows.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Celestine Prophecy | Marjorie | |
| 2007 | Whisper | Roxanne | |
| 2008 | Bittersweet | Robyn | |
| 2010 | Lullaby for Pi | Josephine | |
| 2011 | Black Gold | Kate Summers | Later reissued as Black November |
| Faces in the Crowd | Francine | ||
| Foreverland | Fran | ||
| 2012 | Black November | Kate Summers | Reissued version of Black Gold |
| 2014 | Into the Storm | Allison Stone | |
| 2015 | Pay the Ghost | Kristen Lawford | |
| 2016 | The Other Side of the Door | Maria Harwood | |
| 2017 | The Show | Karina | |
| TBA | Atlas King | Penelope | Filming |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Queens Supreme | Kate O'Malley | Appeared in 5 episodes |
| Dragnet | Kathryn "Kate" Randall | Episode: "The Brass Ring" | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Jenny Rochester | Episode: "Privilege" | |
| Tarzan | Jane Porter | Main role; 9 episodes | |
| 2004 | The Secret Service | Laura Kelly | TV pilot that was not picked up |
| 2005 | Numbers | Kim Hall | Episode: "Counterfeit Reality" |
| 2005–2009, 2017 | Prison Break | Sara Tancredi | Main role (seasons 1–2, 4–5); 73 episodes |
| 2009 | Prison Break: The Final Break | Sara Tancredi | Television film |
| 2010 | House | Julia | Episode: "Open and Shut" |
| Tangled | Chloe / Sally | TV pilot that was not picked up | |
| 2010–2013, 2018 | The Walking Dead | Lori Grimes | Main role (seasons 1–3); 26 episodes, Voice role in one episode |
| 2016–2018 | Colony | Katie Bowman | Main role; 36 episodes |
| 2017 | The Long Road Home | Leann Volesky | Main role; 6 episodes |
| Robot Chicken | Lori Grimes | Voice role in a special episode | |
| 2018-2022 | Letterkenny | Anita Dyck | Appeared in 5 episodes (seasons 6, 8, 10-11) |
| 2019 | Unspeakable | Margaret Sanders | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Council of Dads | Robin Perry | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2023 | The Company You Keep | Birdie Nicoletti | Main role; 10 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | The Walking Dead: Destinies | Lori Grimes | Voice role |
Stage Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2013 | The Guardsman | The Actress | Eisenhower Theater | May 25, 2013 - June 23, 2013 |
Directing Work
Sarah Wayne Callies has also directed several TV episodes.
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| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2018 | Colony | Directed episode "The Big Empty" |
| 2019 | Unspeakable | Directed episode "Compensation (1988–1993)" |
| 2020–2021 | The Good Doctor | Directed episodes "Not the Same", "Spilled Milk", and "One Heart" |
| 2022 | Family Law | Directed episode "Family History" |
| 2023 | Firefly Lane | Directed episodes "Time After Time" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" |
| 2023–2024 | Fire Country | Directed episodes "No Good Deed", "No Future, No Consequences", and "False Alarm" |
| 2024 | The Irrational | Directed episode "Stan by Me" |
Awards and Nominations
Sarah Wayne Callies has been recognized for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2011 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress on Television | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
| 2012 | Scream Awards | Best Horror Actress | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | Best Cast – Television Series | The Walking Dead | Won | |
| 2017 | Leo Awards | Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture | The Show | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Sarah Wayne Callies para niños
